City · P'yŏngan-bukto
Prayer times in Kusŏng-si
This page shows today’s salah times in Kusŏng-si, P'yŏngan-bukto, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in North Korea.
Today’s prayer times in Kusŏng-si
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kusŏng-si
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kusŏng-si change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kusŏng-si on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:07 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 01 min, compared with only 9 h 20 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:49 PM and 10:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:32 PM and 12:47 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kusŏng-si and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:07 AM | 5:10 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:39 PM | 8:11 PM | 10:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:36 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:19 AM | 7:57 AM | 12:37 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:49 PM |
Compared with Pyongyang, Dhuhr in Kusŏng-si is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Pyongyang, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes later than in the capital. Kusŏng-si is 114 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Kusŏng-si and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Kusŏng-si is at 284.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,123 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 284.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Kusŏng-si
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kusŏng-si is at about 5:59 AM and iftar at 6:06 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:21 AM and iftar to 6:39 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Kusŏng-si
Kusŏng-si lies at 39.9797° N, 125.2529° E, in P'yŏngan-bukto, in North Korea. The nearest administrative centre is Sinuiju, 74 km away. Nearby places include Chŏngju-si (32 km), Sakchu-ŭp (49 km), and Sinanju (52 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kusŏng-si
- Type
- City
- Part of
- P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea
- Population
- 30,902
- Coordinates
- 39.97969, 125.25290
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,123 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kusŏng-si
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kusŏng-si comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:54 PM instead of 4:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:47 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kusŏng-si and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Kusŏng-si
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kusŏng-si
When is Fajr in Kusŏng-si?
Fajr in Kusŏng-si depends on the season: about 3:07 AM on 21 June and about 6:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kusŏng-si?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Kusŏng-si?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 December and 8:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Kusŏng-si differ from Pyongyang?
Yes. Kusŏng-si is 114 km from Pyongyang, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kusŏng-si comes about 2 minutes later than in Pyongyang.
What is the Qibla direction in Kusŏng-si?
The Qibla in Kusŏng-si is 284.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,123 km away.